Total pages in book: 26
Estimated words: 24418 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 122(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 81(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24418 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 122(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 81(@300wpm)
“Downstairs.” He heads out of my room, and I sit there for a second while I have an inner panic attack. “Come on, Charlie,” Callum shouts on his way down the hall. I jump off my bed and hurry to follow after him. I'm already on thin ice, and it's better to get this over with.
“I’m sorry, Uncle Callum. Maybe I should have told you.” As I reach the end of the hallway, I see him heading toward the den. That’s where we always play chess. “But it’s not what you think. Really, it’s—" I stop talking when I step into the room and see Shay standing in front of the fireplace.
“Then what is it?” my uncle asks.
My eyes bounce between the two of them. It’s then I realize they’re about the same size.
“Coach Shay.” My voice doesn’t sound right even to my own ears.
“Cut the bullshit,” Callum says, shaking his head, but to my surprise, I see a ghost of a smile.
“Come here,” Shay says and holds out his hand.
My feet move without me having to think, and I go straight to him. He pulls me into him, wrapping his arms around me before dropping a kiss to the top of my head.
“It’s going to be okay,” I hear him say.
Then I do something I haven’t done in years. Not even when I lost my parents.
I burst into tears.
Chapter Fourteen
COACH SHAY
“So we’re all agreed?” I ask Charlotte and Callum. They both exchange a look before they turn to me.
“Are you sure?” Callum asks one more time.
“No, but it's for the best.” Charlotte starts to protest, but I squeeze her hand. “Do you trust me?”
“Of course I do,” she says without hesitation. “I’m worried, that’s all.”
“Hey.” I reach out and touch her cheek, and she leans into my touch. “I love you, and I’m not going to let any of this affect your future.”
Her eyes widen at my words, and then I see a grin spread across her face. “You love me?”
“Charlie.” Callum gives her a look that says she’s playing dumb. “Please don’t tell me you can’t see this man loves you. It’s the only reason he’s not six feet deep in the backyard.” He cuts his eyes to me, and there’s something like a threat in them. “Although that’s still a possibility.”
“Are there other bodies back there?” Charlotte asks, and Callum huffs before he rises from his seat.
“I’m heading to bed. I think I’ve revealed enough secrets for one night.”
I stand too, and when I reach my hand out, Callum takes it. “Thank you,” I tell him, and his nod is sincere.
“As long as she’s happy and safe, you have my blessing.”
“I understand.” We release our hands, and he gives Charlotte a quick hug before walking toward his bedroom.
“I can’t believe this whole time he had another secret life,” Charlotte says in a whisper.
After Charlotte joined Callum and me in the living room, he explained how he knew about the two of us. Not only does he have silent alarms on all of the doors and windows, but he’s got cameras too. Thankfully none are in Charlotte’s room, or tonight’s discussion would have gone differently.
Callum seemed hesitant to tell Charlotte everything, but he confessed that he wasn’t exactly an investment banker like he’d pretended to be all these years. He didn’t give exact details, just that sometimes very powerful people need something handled, and they call him.
With his work, he has access to details of national security, hidden secrets, and can find out pretty much anything about anyone. As an example, he said he’s done research on all of the teachers at Legend Prep, including me. It was part of the reason he didn’t stop me from seeing Charlotte.
After most of his cards were on the table, we came up with a plan on how to fix the Parker problem. Now that the plan is in motion, all we can do is wait.
“It’s late.” I grab Charlotte's hand and kiss the center of it. “I’m ready for bed.”
“Me too,” she says, and her eyes light up with desire.
When we get to her room, I don’t hesitate as I begin stripping off her clothes. “I need you,” I tell her once she’s completely naked and climbing on the bed.
She spreads her legs in invitation as I toss my shirt on her floor and reach for my pants. Her pussy is already wet, and it makes my mouth water. I go straight to it and bury my face against her pretty pink cunt to taste her.
Charlotte’s moan makes my cock weep while I greedily suck her clit. She cums quickly, and it’s like we both can’t wait any longer. I hold the base of my cock as I move up her body and press it against her opening. I’m aching to be inside her and as I guide myself until I feel the familiar tight squeeze.